Based off of our dining experiences, here are the top 12 restaurants for romantic dining in Monterey County. Use this list the next time you have a special occasion coming up (or Valentine's Day).

Marinus (Carmel Valley) - Reserve Online
Fresh Cream (Carmel)
Sardine Factory (Monterey) Reserve Online
Duck Club (Monterey) - Reserve Online

Anton and Michel (Carmel) - Reserve Online
Pacific's Edge (Carmel Highlands) - Reserve Online
Sierra Mar (Big Sur) - Reserve Online
L'Aubergine (Carmel) Reserve Online

Fandango (Pacific Grove) Reserve Online
Rio Grill (Carmel) Reserve Online

For more details on how to make your next dining experience especially romantic, go to our Romantic Dining Packages listing.